Benzofuran derivative; specific serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist. Prepn: G. H. P. Van Daele et al., WO 9616060; eidem, US 5854260 (1996, 1998 both to Janssen). Effect on isolated gastrointestinal muscle: N. H. Prins et al., Br. J. Pharmacol. 127, 1431 (1999). Clinical stimulation of colonic transit: E. P. Bouras et al., Gut 44, 682 (1999).
Gastroprokinetic.
Gastroprokinetic